Those of a, erm, sensitive disposition can relax, though. According to the latest UTV report, this afternoon the Sinn Féin MLA “spoke with the southern Justice Minister to seek immediate assistance from the Irish Air Corps to help those farmers and rural dwellers affected by the adverse weather.” [Phew! That’s a relief! – Ed]

Still, probably not the best timing for Sinn Féin to be objecting to the RAF Red Arrows display team appearing at the Newcastle and Down District’s Summer Festival of Flight in August this year.